What’s Hot in Southern California February 2018

Gray Whale Migration Off Newport Beach Winter/Spring – $16 Cruise Special

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons and travel along the Newport Beach coast during the months of December, January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities.

• • December 01, 2017 – April 30, 2018
  • Location: Newport Landing Whale Watching

Newport Landing Whale Watching

• Address: 309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach, CA 92661
• Times: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:00–3:30 p.m., 3:30–6:00 p.m.
• Admission: $36; Special** $16 Cruise Rate
• Phone: 949-675-0551
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• Parking:

$16 Whale Watching Cruise Special.  Click website for special

 

SIP + SUPPORT

For the entire month of February at Cucina Enoteca (Newport Beach and Irvine) are giving back to MaxLove Project, donating a percentage of proceeds from their private label Cucina wine. Sip and support MLP to help SuperKids thrive against cancer!

South Coast Plaza Lunar New Year Entertainment Costa Mesa

February 17th, 18th and 19th from 1-4pm

South Coast Plaza will celebrate the Year of the Dog with a series of entertainment from 1 to 5 p.m.  in the Carousel Court and Jewel Court.

 

 

Programs at the Carousel Court include:

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Lion Dance followed by UniStar Children’s Variety Show (formerly Bing Bing’s Magic House)

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s Crafts

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Chinese Zodiac 101

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Beijing Opera, Kung Fu & Music

 

Programs at the Jewel Court include:

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Vivid China Ensemble: Traditional Chinese Live Music

Start Date : February 17, 18th and 19th (three day event).

End Date : February 17, 18, and 19th

Start Time : 1 p.m.
End Time : 5 p.m.

Location : South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1.800.782.8888

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil at the OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa

Explore a surrealist Mexico as the OC Fair & Event Center welcomes Cirque du Soleil for an awe-inspiring production of LUZIA. This unique performance offers spectacular acrobatic performances and visual surprises, bringing the stage to life with traditional and modern representations of Mexico.

 

Visit cirquedusoleil.com/luzia for show times; no shows available on Mondays.

Start Date : February 21, 2018

End Date : March 18, 2018

Start Time : Various
End Time :

Location : OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 708-1500

EDDIE IZZARD: BELIEVE ME TOUR

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes comedian Eddie Izzard for a look at the man behind the on-stage persona. In this entirely new show, Izzard details his path to from the streets of London to becoming a world-renown comedian, known for his unconventional humor and fascination with the absurd.

Start Date : February 22, 2018

End Date : February 22, 2018

Start Time : 7:30 p.m.
End Time :

Location : Segerstrom Center for the Arts

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

7145562787

Gem Faire- February at the OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa

Start Date : February 23, 2018

End Date : February 25, 2018

Start Time : Various
End Time : Various

Location : OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626

Get creative at the Gem Faire at the OC Fair & Event Center from February 23rd to 25th/ . Browse the extensive collection of gems and more this holiday season.

 

Pricing:

$7 General Admission (admission is good for all 3 days)

Children 12 & under are free

$8 Parking

 

Event Times:

Feb. 23: noon-6 p.m.
Feb. 24:10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Feb. 25:10 a.m.-5 p.m.